What is the severity of CVE-2024-20448?

CVE-2024-20448 has a severity rating that indicates it poses a risk due to the exposure of sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20448?

To mitigate CVE-2024-20448, upgrade to the latest version of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller that addresses this vulnerability.

What causes CVE-2024-20448?

CVE-2024-20448 is caused by improper storage of sensitive information in backup files.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20448?

Organizations using Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller versions below 12.2.2 are affected by CVE-2024-20448.

Can CVE-2024-20448 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-20448 requires an attacker to have access to the backup files, limiting the exploit to localized scenarios.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-20448

high

8.6

CWE

313 312

2/10/2024

8/10/2024

CVE-2024-20448: Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Credential Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Wed Oct 02 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) software, formerly Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), could allow an attacker with access to a backup file to view sensitive information. This vulnerability is due to the improper storage of sensitive information within config only and full backup files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by parsing the contents of a backup file that is generated from an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive information, including NDFC-connected device credentials, the NDFC site manager private key, and the scheduled backup file encryption key.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller	<12.2.2

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https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ndfc-cidv-XvyX2wLj

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20448?
CVE-2024-20448 has a severity rating that indicates it poses a risk due to the exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20448?
To mitigate CVE-2024-20448, upgrade to the latest version of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller that addresses this vulnerability.
What causes CVE-2024-20448?
CVE-2024-20448 is caused by improper storage of sensitive information in backup files.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20448?
Organizations using Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller versions below 12.2.2 are affected by CVE-2024-20448.
Can CVE-2024-20448 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-20448 requires an attacker to have access to the backup files, limiting the exploit to localized scenarios.

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